- it's not about me and you, it's about us or them -
Aurelia POV
" Let's split up, see what you can" Rick told all of us. We all nodded and split up into two groups. Rick, Michonne, and I went one way while Rosita, Tara, and Aaron went a different way. Rick led the way, Michonne behind him while I stayed in the back. Rick did most of the tracking , while me and Michonne watched for walkers. We didn't walk far before Rick found something . He motioned for everyone to follow, and started heading near a dump place. As we made our way, a bunch of people gathered around. All of them loaded with guns. We all formed a circle , as we were being surrounded by the unknown people. I took a glance at all of them, seeing that they all carried a weapon. All sorts of guns, knives and makeshift weapons. They wore dark clothing, torn up clothing. All of them looked like they were homeless, except minus being homeless.
I looked over at Rick, who was just smiling away. He met my gaze, nodding at me. Thats when I read his mind. More people for the fight. I wasn't sure if these are the right people for the job, but I trust Rick. Hopefully these people will listen to us. The unknown trash people made us walk fully into the dump. Walking through one of the containers to actually be inside the place. It was definitely interesting and unique. Living inside of a dump, I mean, who would've thought people would go there. But hey, safe is safe, right ? I don't necessarily judge them for living here, it's living for sure. If they're happy, they're happy, just very odd to be in a dump.
" Are you a collective or does one lead " a woman's voice asked. I quickly turned around, seeing a middle aged woman come out of a container. She had a odd haircut, chin length with horrible cut bangs. She wore clothing just like the rest of them, meaning they're probably a group who run things.
Rick didn't say anything, he just kept looking at them. A woman standing close to him shoved him forward. "This" she snarled.
"Hi" Rick said calmly, "I'm Rick" his tone somewhat surprised me, as I wasn't expecting Rick to act like this.
" We own your lives" the women with the chopped up haircut said, "You want to buy them back?Have anything?" She said, her eyes glancing around all of us. I kept my eyes on her, seeing that she was the leader, or acting leader.
Rick was quiet for a moment, cocking his head to the side. He was questioning the same thing as me, the way she was speaking was strange. " Well, you have one of my people. Gabriel. I want to see him first, then we can talk "
The leaded lifted her chin, and the one who had pushed Rick walked away, saying nothing. All the other people stay quiet too, all of them just standing with blank faces. It made me somewhat uneasy, and I wasn't sure if I liked this feeling. Rick, Michonne, Tara, Rosita, Aaron and I all stayed in the circle, all of us unsure what will happen once they bring Gabriel. I was surprised to see that Rick was right, I mean, everyone else made it to see like Gabriel really left,when in fact, he didn't. I don't know Gabriel well, but I've heard the stories. Of how he was a coward, how he caused problems and lied. But now Gabriel has changed, becoming better. Now he helps the group, which is why Rick had hope that he didn't just ditch us. Hope is good, good for this world. It's what we need, especially now.
Soon the woman returned, shoving Gabriel as she did. And as soon as he saw us, a look of relief went across his face, thankful that we knew he didn't leave us. She soon shoved him towards us, Gabriel stumbling as he joined us. Tara caught him, earning a smile from him. She smiled back him, giving him a slight nod.
The leader then glanced over the rest of us, turning her attention back to Rick. " the boat things you took, got taken. Sae them, so we took the rest. And we took him " she said as she jerked her chin towards Gabriel. She held no remorse in her face as she spoke, her face stayed straight.
" Then you know we have nothing to buy back our lives with " Rick said causally before he took in a deep breath. He knew we needed these people to beat the saviors. "That's what you'll have soon,nothing. Because me and my people already belong to that group who took those supplies from the boat. They're called the Saviors and they own our lives. And if you kill us you'll be taking something from them and they will come looking. You only have two options when it comes to the Saviors, they either kill you or own you..." Rick said, pausing dramatically and looking at all of us. He was a great leader, truly, and this is why they will join us. " But there is a way out. Join us. Join us in fighting them"
Her eyes looked Rick up and down, taking a second before she responded. "No" she said, calmly and seeming to act like this was a ridiculous thing to ask for. Realization fan across Rick's face, seeing that we were in deep shit now. I was hoping that he'd think of plan quickly, a plan where we would make it out alive. But just as I went to turn my head, I heard a shuffle. I turned around just in time to see Rosita shove one of their people.
"Rosita wait !" Aaron yelled at her, panic in his voice. Everything just changed.
"Rosita no!" Gabriel shouted at her.
" Everybody stop! " Rick called to all of us, but it was too late. Rosita was charging at another one of them, Aaron turning and punching them, trying to call to Rosita to stop. I didn't wanna use my powers, it was too early to show them. I turned my head just in time to see one of the girls charging at me. I gasped as she went and swung at me, I quickly duck, turning and kicking her the other way. She stumbled before face planting into the ground. She grunted before picking herself back up, turning to face me once again. And just as she went to charge at me again, someone yelled " let us go, or I will kill her !"
I whipped my head, seeing that Gabriel had one of the leaders people with a knife to their throat. The woman was calm, her eyes on the leader. Everyone was quiet and no one moved, all of us surprised at this action.
" Away from Tamiel " the leader told Gabriel, calmly as well. She doesn't seem that worried that one of her people has a knife against them, this made me wonder what kind of leader she is. Gabriel shook his head no, moving the knife closer to the woman.
" Your words now" the leader told her, earning a nod from him.
He licked his lips before speaking " If you join us and we beat them together, you can have much of what's theirs. Fighting with us you will be rewarded with more than you can imagine"
She just stared at him with hard eyes, her attention focused on him, seeing what he has to say. " Want something now" she said .
" Rick...this group , can do anything. They found me here, so far from our home. What do you need ? Just tell us and we will get it for you. We will show you what we can do. Now" " Gabriel spoke with absolutely certainty. And that's when I knew that Gabriel was certain of Rick and what this group can do for one another. That he sees what we all sees, we just need this leader to see this as well. The leader focused on Gabriel for a second before looking over at Rick. The others shifting themselves.
"Your choice, choose now or I choose " the leader said, her voice causing me to not like the sound of. I looked over at Rick, who was focusing on her. I could tell he didn't like what she said either.
" I'll do it" I said before Rick could speak. He turned his body to me, shaking his head.
" No , you're pregnant" he told me.
" And I have powers" I argued back, causing him to shut his mouth. I turned back to the leader, who held a uncertain look.
" You?" She questioned. I nodded, causing her to smirk. She didn't think I have it in me, that I'll die. She thinks I'm weak, but little does she know I'm so much stronger than what she thinks. I didn't want to have to use my powers, but if it gets these people to join us, I'll do it. Besides, what could she have in store for me ?
